Fun Facts Friday {1/10}

2. For the past two nights, Jay and I have thoroughly enjoyed some Sausage and Tortellini Soup for dinner.

I totally forgot that I had made this recipe back when I was pregnant and divided it into two portions; we ate the first portion a while ago, but I just came across the second portion in the freezer earlier this week, which I had totally forgotten about!

Last night, we served it along with some crescent rolls that we had on hand (and Jay actually fed me most of mine while I was co-hosting the Lands’ End twitter party).

But seriously. That soup is awesome. I would highly recommend it!

3. This week, I was supposed to start working on a campaign for a very well-known company and, to be honest, the pay was pretty damn awesome. However, after researching a bit more about said company, I discovered a lot more about their practice of using GMO’s in many of their products, so I made the decision to back out of the campaign. It stinks to lose out on the money, but I’d much rather do that than promote something I don’t agree with (even if I may still eat some of those things…I know, contradictory much? I think it’s time to start weeding out some of the bad stuff…).

4. I was SO pumped to find out that Target was still selling my favorite slippers, and they are 50% off right now! I think it’s ‘bout time to trade in my old ones for the new…

5. You know that awesome feeling when you get everything finished on your to-do list? Yeah…me either.

7. Over the past four days, I have managed to get three after-work workouts in. They’ve been short (two sessions of 10lb. Slimdown + 1 session of T25) but effective, which is what works for me right now.

8. Remember how I told you guys that Lucas had his first tooth come in? Yeah…well, turns out, I lied. Apparently, it was something like an Epstein pearl, which is a callus that can form from sucking. Makes sense, I suppose. I think it’s since gone away and now we’re still all gums over here. False alarm!

9. Last night, Uncle Dan came to visit!

And he also brought goodies for meeeeeee.

10. My brother works for a local coffee distributor and as part of my (belated) Christmas gift, he brewed me a few specialty bags (yes, he brews the coffee right from the very early beans and I’ve already told him I want to shadow him for a day at work…how cool would that be?!?). I already have my eyes on that Cinnamon Danish flavor and am planning to try that out today. Mmm mmmmm.

11. I was ridiculously emotional yesterday. I cried watching Ellen give away things to a guest on her show, and I cried more than once about the fact that I thought Lucas gave his babysitter (our good friend, Erika, who is wonderful with him) bigger smiles than he gave me. Yes. I’m apparently a little sensitive, wouldn’t ya say? Sheesh.

12. I really, really want to bake some cookies this weekend. I also really want to go shopping, get my hair cut, clean the house, run a few miles, go out to eat, meal prep, and have some time to relax. Hey, a girl can dream, right?

Happy Friday, friends! Make it a great one, and have a fabulous weekend!

About Courtney

I'm a working mom of two beautiful little boys, Lucas and Alex, and I began writing Sweet Tooth, Sweet Life in April 2010. I enjoy chronicling my love of food (healthy and indulgent!), baking, motherhood, fitness, fashion, and everything in between!

Comments

The soup does look amazeballs! I will have to try it for sure. Also, I respect you for making the right decision for yourself about that company and not going into business with them. Props for that!!!

that cook looks amaaaaazing!! as do those coffee flavors – yum!! i’m sure you’ll have a productive weekend… and if not…. eat some cake or cookies or ice cream and hang out with the babe and pat yourself on the back! 😉

That truly stinks about the money, but really, Thank You for not “selling out” (sorry, I’m not sure what other phrase to use!) for that campaign since you don’t fully agree with its practices. As readers, we appreciate that *so* much, and we’ll also be much more interested/receptive to the partnerships you do choose to work with.
I hope you have a great weekend!!

THANK YOU for posting the link to that soup recipe … I pinned that one and will definitely have to make it soon (along with your crockpot stuffed pepper soup).

Congrats to you for 1) deciding not to endorse a product/company you don’t fully agree with, and 2) for being able to get in those workouts. I just returned from a 4-day work trip and am soooooo looking forward to getting back to my routine (eating right, working out, feeling more “normal” … TMI, I know). Also, I didn’t get a chance to say congrats on your feature in Land’s End / Fitness magazine … so CONGRATS! You look absolutely amazing. If I someday look like you 3 1/2 months after having a baby, I will probably be rejoicing from the rooftop!

Good luck on getting to all your “to-dos”, especially the “relaxing” part! Hope you have a great weekend!

I baked a batch of mint chocolate chip cookies Wednesday for a carry-instead work and it was so relaxing! Baking = stress relief! 😉 good for you for sticking to your guns when it comes to the GMO’s. My husband and I have made 2014 the year of organic, hormone-free meat and dairy purchasing. Our grocery bill definitely has gone up, but we are willing to sacrifice in other areas if it may mean better health (and more stable hormone creation for me!)

I’m right there with you on numbers 11 and 12. I’ve been super emotional and it hasn’t gotten any easier dropping Jayson off at daycare. I had five wonderful days with him after New Year’s and then cried in the car when I had to drop him off that following Monday. I also have all sorts of aspirations for the weekend, but we’ll see what I can actually accomplish (clean the house, put away laundry, put away xmas decor, put some effort into making meals, go out for breakfast on Sunday, grocery shop, etc.)

Mmm that Sausage and Tortellini soup looks like the perfect comfort food for these cold temps! Oh and I am swooned over those coffee flavors – esp Snickerdoodle! Baking is on my agenda this weekend too… Possibly a recipe from your list! 😀

Oh My Gosh, yum!! That chocolate cake looks sooooo good!!! I want that for my birthday…. And yay for your brother coming over and bringing you coffee! Those flavors sound delicious :D. Good luck getting everything done, I think you can do it :).

Yup….I’m drooling over that cake 😉
And I’m so proud of you for baking out of that campaign! I know it’s easy to accept money when things like that come along, but it’s amazing that you’re able to stick to your beliefs. I think a lot of bloggers accept every opportunity they’re offered, but the fact that you did your research and made a decision based on whether or not the company is a good fit for you and your beliefs really just shows your integrity as a blogger. So thank you for doing that!

That cake!! — I just celebrated my birthday last weekend with a chocolate fudge whipped caramel almond butter cake, but… can I have a do-over? And would it be too much to ask for a cup of that coffee on the side? I keep meaning to order the chocolate glazed donut K-cups but I’m still rockin’ regular old Pike from Bux. Dessert coffee needs to happen…

Regarding the campaign, I think that’s a good decision. When I was studying my bacherlors degree they asks us about our opinions on working with campaigns that we didn’t believe in, or support their products. My thoughts now and then are the same: if you ethically doesn’t agree with them why should you do it? I mean, for example, I respect people that smoke (it’s their choice), but I don’t believe in smoking! That said I could not work with a cigarrette company. Well done!!

i need that cinnamon danish coffee in my life! good for you for not compromising your morals for $. i have been offered campaigns for things that just don’t go with my blog. they aren’t even necessarily bad products, but for example a heart rate monitor is something i would not use given my ED past and latching on to numbers, so i have turned down offers to do posts about them. i don’t care if they are paying me…i wouldn’t want readers to get mixed messages.
crescent rolls and soup, talk about an amazing combo! and i’m glad there was a lucas pic in this post. he is the cutest!

Kudos to you for not representing a company that has practices you don’t agree with. I understand the need and drive to make money, but I am kind of turned off by a lot of bloggers that will associate their name with every offer that comes their way. I think it is kind of pathetic and most importantly for a blogger, unreadable.

Good for you for sticking to your values and only promoting a company that you believe in. That is tough to do, but I think it is SO important, especially since you are in an influential place in the media world.

Wow that soup looks awesome. Dont you love finding random frozen meals in the freezer that you forgot about?!
That’s great that you skipped out on the deal just because it isn’t something you believe in. You’ll feel better about it longer than the money would have lasted anyway!

I totally respect you for not working for a company you don’t believe in even if the money would have been good. I had an internship this past year and found that I didn’t respect what they were doing or believe in it… I didn’t last there very long. I have so much more fun and work so much harder when I love and support a business. Also please make that cake and tell us about it!!!

Those crescent rolls and soup looks amazing – the perfect meal for Winter. Congratulations on sticking to what you believe in regarding the campaign of that certain company. Good for you that you managed to get those workouts in for the week – there is nothing so great as working out when you feel you can’t =)